Chapter 38: Hospital

Scar's POV

Sitting in the sterile clinic was proving to be torture. One minute a bleeding patient would be rushed in, the next someone was crying out in agony for attention.

I stationed myself close to Len's bedside, positioning my head near her hand resting atop the sheets. My eyes grew heavy, but I resisted sleep's pull. I needed to stay near her.

"Scar..." Len's soft voice roused me as her fingers tenderly combed through my hair.

"Scar?" she mumbled again. I looked up to see she was still fast asleep.

Gently clasping her hand in mine, I whispered "Don't worry Len, I'll always be here for you." I rubbed soothing circles into her skin.

She let out a faint groan, slowly blinking open her eyes. "Scar?" Confusion clouded her face at the sight of me.

"I'm right here, Len. Do you need anything?" I asked dutifully.

"No...why are you still awake?" She tried sitting up, only to cry out in pain from the sudden movement.

My heart clenched with worry. "What's wrong? Are you alright? Do you